Lead Mechanical Design for Broadcast Equipment

NEP Europe; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP Europe in Pittsburgh seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Lead to head the team responsible for designing broadcast and production equipment, including mobile television facilities. The role focuses on structural, power, and HVAC layouts, interior/exterior finishes, and coordinating with vendors.

You will drive detailed design and shop drawings, oversee prototypes, and mentor staff while managing schedules and budgets. Regular travel to site locations is expected to support projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Design, or related field.
• 5+ years of industry-related experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle design for mobile television facilities including structural engineering, power systems and HVAC systems.
• Experience producing detailed design and shop drawings in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of broadcast technology, equipment, facilities, and production terminology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to various site locations.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Vault, Autodesk CFD, Microsoft Office suite, and 3D printing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Design team in the design of broadcast and production equipment.
• Design facilities/systems including television mobile unit trailers, Fly Pack and Studio systems with layouts (structural, power, HVAC).
• Develop interior and exterior materials and finishes for cabinets and consoles.
• Create and revise detailed components and shop drawings to improve equipment and systems.
• Oversee assembly, fabrication, and tests of prototypes and equipment.
• Assist in developing budgets and client proposals for projects.
• Provide training to employees, freelancers, and apprentices in fabrication and installation techniques.
• Communicate with vendors and manufacturers to ensure timely delivery of items.
• Serve as a consultant to clients and NEP staff on mechanical issues.
• Coordinate with Design team, Project Manager, Coordinator, supervisor, and other construction staff to keep projects on schedule.

Skills

Vehicle design

Structural engineering

Power systems

HVAC systems

Broadcast technology knowledge

Project coordination

Acoustical design

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Design, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Vault

Autodesk CFD

Microsoft Office

3D printing

Job description

NEP Europe in Pittsburgh seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Lead to head the team responsible for designing broadcast and production equipment, including mobile television facilities. The role focuses on structural, power, and HVAC layouts, interior/exterior finishes, and coordinating with vendors.

You will drive detailed design and shop drawings, oversee prototypes, and mentor staff while managing schedules and budgets. Regular travel to site locations is expected to support projects.